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Ombudsman about the incident in parliament: Violence or threat of violence is unacceptable

Arminfo, Armenia
May 8 2020

ArmInfo. Violence or the threat of violence is unacceptable in principle, regardless of when and by whom it is done or to whom it is directed. The Ombudsman of Armenia Arman Tatoyan wrote about this on his Facebook page, referring to today's  incident in parliament.

''The rules that apply to everyone are of particular importance to  the political majority, which has received a mandate of high  confidence. You cannot use a derogatory word that offends a person's  dignity. This leads to dangerous consequences, doubles insult and  hatred, and provokes violence. This requirement is especially true  for persons holding public office and carrying out relevant  activities, who in their political or other terms should be  restrained and not allow words that generate hatred and cause  tension.  Whether we like it or not, the words and behavior in  parliament are an example for society. Therefore, it is especially  necessary here not to overstep the mark, and to contribute to  guaranteeing solidarity and mutual respect in society.  Violence or  the threat of violence is unacceptable in principle, regardless of  when and by whom it is done or to whom it is directed. In the end,  the main goal of all of us is to eliminate threats, completely  eradicate insult and humiliation of dignity, any word that generates  hatred>, he said.

To recall, the work of the National Assembly of the Republic of  Armenia was interrupted today due to the conflict that arose between  the head of the Bright Armenia faction Edmon Marukyan and the MP of  the National Assembly from the My Step faction Sasun Mikayelyan.  Other lawmakers of the Armenian parliament were also involved in the  assault. Clarification of relations with the participation of  parliamentarians continued during the announced break, after which  the conflicting parties finally dispersed.

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